The Somerset Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in the administration of any of its educational programs, activities, or with respect to employment.

District Upcoming Events

Announcements

SASD Comprehensive Plan Review

As required by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Parent Teacher Conferences is now posted for review. Please click here to view the document. Questions and concerns can be directed to Ms. Judy Maxwell, Director of Curriculum and Technology, at 814-443-2831, ext. 3232.

Let us help our Golden Eagle students and our community learn about your industry, what products and services your business offers and what types of skills are must-haves for your workforce! If you are interested in being highlighted on the District’s Facebook page and on posters in our classrooms, please submit the complete questionnaire (link below) via email to GoldenEagleCommunity@sasd.us.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps eligible families offset their annual grocery budget. Please review the guidelines in the photo below and consider calling 814-443-1901, ext 2 for assistance or to fill out an application over the phone. You can also fill out an application online by going to www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/programs/snap.

Children's Health Insurance Program

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers uninsured kids and teens up to age 19. With more than 139,000 uninsured children in Pennsylvania, this is great news for families! CHIP provides quality, comprehensive health insurance for routine doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, eye care, eyeglasses, mental health and much more. CHIP covers uninsured kids who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. For most families, CHIP is free – for others, it is low cost.

Notice to Exiting Students Regarding Destruction of Special Education Records

Special Education records, which have been collected by the Somerset Area School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of the Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal law for a period of seven years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. Student files will be destroyed ten years after the student exits the Somerset Area School District

After ten (10) years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student, who reached 18 years of age, may request a copy of the records in writing or in person at the following address.

The Department of Health has changed school immunization regulations and Somerset Area School District wants to give families plenty of time to ensure their children have received the required vaccines, listed below.

Children in ALL grades (K-12) need the following immunizations for attendance:

4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis

4 doses of polio

2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella

3 doses of hepatitis B

2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

7th through 12th grade students need to meet ADDITIONAL immunization requirements for attendance:

2 doses of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV): The 1st dose is given 11-15 years of age and the 2nd dose is required at age 16 or entry into 12th grade

1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap)

As always, your child's physician is the best source of information about immunizations and all of your child's health needs.

Nondiscrimination Statement for Somerset Area School District School Nutrition Program:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or Fax: (202) 690-7442; or E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.